Windows of St. David’s

Windows of St. David’s

A showcase of some of the stained glass windows of St. David’s Episcopal Church.

The Lamb of God

The Lamb of God

The Lamb of God carrying the Crusaders’ banner symbolizes Saint John the Baptist who announced the Advent of Christ and first called him “The Lamb of God. “ Saint John also represents all of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah. This window is in memory of Harriet Snell Bruschi.(1934-1980).

Alpha and Omega

The Alpha and Omega

The Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, reminding us of Jesus’ teaching that He is the First and the last. God and His Church were already in the world when he entered it, waiting to receive us. When we must leave the world, God and His Church will be there to receive us. The season is Epiphany. This window is in memory of James W. Whitehead, Eula F. Whitehead, Harry O. Barker Sr. and Myra E Barker.

passion flower

The Passion Flower

The passion flower with its corona, stamens and anthers reminds us of the crown of thorns, the nails and wounds of Christ, during his Passion and rejection by the world. This window is in memory of Arthur John Odgers. (1912-1965).

bursting pomegranate

The Bursting Pomegranate

The bursting pomegranate is a symbol of the Resurrection at Easter–death could not hold the Prince of Life; He burst forth from the grave to shower the world with the seeds of eternal life. This window is in memory of Harry Fredrick Hey. (1908-1969).

The Crown

The Crown

The Crown symbolizing Christ’s Ascension forty days after Easter, reminding us of His victory over the world and over death. This window is in the thanksgiving for four parents; Edward Godfrey Wuensch, Esther Dongworth Wuensch, William Churchill Arther and Florence Oberlin Ather.

descending dove

The Descending Dove

The descending dove is not only the symbol of the Holy Spirit coming upon the first Disciples at Pentecost fifty days after Easter, and of course on each subsequent Disciple at his/her Baptism, but is also the emblem of Saint David (6th century A.D.) patron Saint of Wales. This window is in memory of Lt. William Churchhill Arther Jr.

The XP (chi rho)

The XP (chi rho)

The XP (chi rho) are two Greek Letters abbreviating the word “Christ”. It was a sign used during the persecutions of the Church at the hands of the Roman Empire (A.D. 29-314) by which members identified each other and continued to gather illegally to celebrate Communion and to read the Scriptures. Today it is a reminder to us of the risk and difficulty of being a follower of Christ. This window is in memory of Richard Stoliker Davis (1898-1956).

The Font and the Chalice

The Font and the Chalice

Two windows, one containing a Font in memory of Marion Freeland Gould (1914-1970) and one containing a Chalice, in memory of Fredrick W. Shaw (1876-1973), represent the two great Sacraments. In the final analysis these are the only enduring gifts the Church has to offer the world. Buildings, programs, successes and failures will all pass with this life; but these two Sacraments are the down payment on eternal life. It is fitting that they have been depicted in the windows placed nearest to “the world” that views this Church from Kinnelon Road.

The Grapes

The Grapes

The Grapes, found on the Gospel side of the altar, are the grapes of Holy communion. This window is in memory of Agnes Katherine Bernegger (1891 – 1972).

The Wheat

The Wheat

The Wheat, found on the Epistle side of the Altar, also symbolizes the Holy Communion. This window is in memory Genevieve & Vincent Siwek, Eugene Siwek, Harry & Coroline Howell and Clifford Howell.